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The Benefits of Landscaping

While most people spend 90 percent of their time indoors, most of us are
still undeniably drawn outside to soak in the sights and sounds of nature.
There’s just something about the sunshine, green grass, pretty flowers,
sweet fragrances, and animals that make the outdoors relaxing and rejuvenating.

Do you have a nice outdoor space to retreat to at your home or business?
If not, it’s something worth consideration. In fact, a beautifully
landscaped
lawn can make a world of difference for your family or customers. It will boost
curb appeal, improve a first impression, and generate positive feelings.

Whether you’re looking to add some greenery, flower beds, bubbling
water features, or other enhancements to your yard or commercial property, consider the
range of benefits you can expect from adding diverse landscaping to your property.

Grass and Trees Provide Cooler Temperatures

A simple grass lawn is cooler than asphalt, cement and even bare soil.
With grass radiating cooler temperatures all around your home or business,
you can actually lower your air-conditioning needs. Wouldn’t it
be nice to have some extra money to do something fun with your family
this summer?

And did you know that tall
trees on the south and west sides of the building can provide shade during the
hottest times of day and lower your attic temperatures by as much as 40
degrees? They also can reduce glare through the windows.

How many of you know how hot it is to walk downtown on a hot summer day?
Walking on the sidewalk or through a parking lot is like walking on hot
coals during the heat of the day. The heat coming up from the grounds
can make you feel miserably hot. Well guess what? Planting more grass
and trees in these areas can help! The cooling effects of grass and shady
trees lower the overall temperature of urban areas, making it more pleasant
to be outside.

Landscapes are Good for the Air and Water

Did you know that grass and trees are hard at work every day capturing
dust and smoke particles, removing carbon dioxide, and producing life-giving
oxygen? In fact, a single tree can remove 26 pounds of carbon dioxide from
the air every year, canceling out the emissions of driving a car 11,000
miles. So, planting grass and trees is one simple way that all of us can
help protect the environment!

Another interesting fact supporting landscapes with trees is that one tree
can also supply enough oxygen for four people every day. What a great
reason to plant a tree!

With the storm season in full swing, lush landscapes can actually help.
They act as storm water runoff buffers, reducing the flow of sediments
and pollutants to nearby bodies of water. In effect, plants help filter
out pollution from the water on its way to a city’s source of drinking
water. Woody plants along shorelines also reduce erosion and flooding
downstream.

XeriscapingReduces the Use of Natural Resources

Xeriscaping is a landscaping method that requires little or no irrigation.

During the hot days of summer, many regions will have water restrictions.
To avoid the impact of these restrictions on your landscaping, you may
want to try xeriscaping. While xeriscaping offers many benefits, the most
substantial is the chance to conserve water, which is especially important
in dry climates. Since 30 percent of the water consumed in the U.S. is
for outdoor use, the potential financial savings are substantial.

Smaller grass lawns combined with more diverse ground coverings, trees
and shrubs can also reduce fuel consumption and pollution generated by
landscaping equipment, such as lawn mowers and trimmers. Xeriscaping helps
reduces noise pollution from operating this equipment, too.

Outdoor Living Areas Improve Quality of Life

Landscaping improves quality of life in cities with several physical and
psychological benefits. For example, just looking at plants is shown to
reduce blood pressure. Walking through a natural environment, even in
the middle of a city, improves attention and memory. People living in
neighborhoods with community green spaces report lower stress levels and
lower healthcare costs.

Landscapes Offer Economic Benefits

Did you know that businesses that have high-quality landscapes tend to
be more successful? It’s true! Customers claim to spend more money
on goods and services if the commercial building has a high-quality tree
canopy; and shoppers say they’re willing to travel longer distances
to shop in a district with better landscaping. They also say they stay
longer once they arrive if the landscaping is peaceful.

As a homeowner, you are looking for ways to gain the best benefit for your
investment. When you landscape your yard, you can rest assured that your
investment will increase your home’s market value. Homebuyers are
usually willing to spend more on a house if it has professional landscaping,
both front and back.

Water Features Make Landscaping One-of-a-Kind

Aesthetically pleasing
water features placed in your landscape can add unique texture, natural sounds, and new
wildlife to your property. Finding the perfect backdrop for any outdoor
living area can help turn a boring landscape into one the neighbors or
community will remember.

Water features also require very little maintenance and don’t consume
a lot of water thanks to circulating pumps.

Retaining Walls Prevent Erosion

If your property is located on a hill, a retaining wall prevents elevated
soil from sliding toward the building when it rains. The barrier is practical,
but it can also add to the appearance of your landscaping.

Retaining walls can create tiered pathways, spots for additional seating
or a creative garden area. In some cases, a retaining wall may provide
privacy too.

Many different materials are available for retaining walls, offering design
flexibility for your property. The experts at The Grounds Guys can offer
numerous suggestions that will be sure to meet your needs.

As cities continue to grow, the need for community green spaces and personal
backyard oases will keep expanding as well. In fact, landscaping is vital
for a healthy body and mind. When you choose to add creative landscapes,
you are even helping the environment and boosting your bottom line if
the landscape design is implemented correctly.

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